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Having a reliable and consistent resource for home storage and self-reliant practices (i.e. gardening practices and methods) like is on your site and blog spot is very commendable. We would love to have information shared about the retaining and storage of rain water to help with vegetable garden watering and potable uses. It is something many of us would greately appreciate seeing more spoken about and trained on.

How about basic survival off the land, such as building a fire, sleeping safe and warm, trapping wild animals and how to prepare them to eat, including bugs, plants, how to find and identify suitable drinking water, etc. Should be specific to the region, such as Southwest, Northeast, Central, etc.

Great site.

I love this new site. I have already bookmarked it.

Great site easy to use! I was just made our ward Relief Society President and would be very interested in recipies to use the dehydrated and freeze dired products. Also water storage and purification. Thanks!

Lisa, Colorado

I'd like some suggestions for budgeting for preparedness. We're trying to get started, but with employment and income changes over the past couple of years, it's been a challenge.

I'd like recipes with dry milk and how to use your pails and metalized bags with food already in the home with pails that could be upgraded.

Love me some food storage and preparedness….bring it on. want to start a location in LA?

What identification do I need in my 72hr kits for myself and my kids?

My husband and I have been working over the last year or two slowly building our family food storage. We are new to this and are just working on the basics right now. I'm interested in learning HOW to use my food storage when the time comes, and also how to store water safely. In addition, I have a 1 year old child and am not sure what to have for him in our family food storage plan.

Pamela B.
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Do you have any information (or availability)on the "Steripen" water purifier? I would prefer to order one through your website. I have always enjoyed ordering products and reviewing preparedness information with Emergency Essentials. Thanks so much for all you do!

Kim N.
Bothell, WA

I am thrilled you have a new blog to help us as we all try to prepare for the future. Our family has tried many different ideas of how to put together 72 hour kits for years. We started off with buckets and have gone to backpacks. As we have learned great ideas we've tried to put them into practice. I would love to learn more about how others have used their 72 hr. kits in an emergency.
Kathy

preparedness blogging – love it! we're vigilant in preparing and use your site often for information and ideas. reading "real life" experiences of those who prepare is ideal. I would appreciate a geographic take on preparing – tips for preparing based upon climate zones.

I would like to see methods of alternative emergency cooking, specifically an oven where things such as bread could be baked.

Thank you so much for starting this blog. I have already learned some great things and now feel more confident about ordering the seeds! The topic I am interested in is "Planning and Working Your Food Storage Plan." Using the catalog for sales items has helped me achieve my goals and stay within my budget. However, it helps to have tips from more experienced food storage planners.
Betty D.
Texas

I would LOVE food storage recipes!!!

Michelle R.
Lehi, UT

I would be interested in dutch oven cooking and some easy, basic recipies.

I would like to see new recipes for useing the food I have in storage. I would also like to have preparedness check lists of things I need.

Jana
Hershey, Pa

A solar oven is next of my to-do list. I've been reading up on them for the last year and am surprised they are not for sale on your site. I'd like to read about other people's experiences with them, both good and bad, and which ones they prefer.

From Dave K in Bensalem. Include issues related to medical conditions and needs in upcoming articles (i.e., make sure you have a 10 day supply of prescription medication, copies of your latest Rx, emergency contact and policy numbers for your healthplan, providers etc)
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Wanted to comment on the excellent customer service I receive everytime I call. The staff is knowledgeable and willing to take the time to make sure everything is right. Thanks EE!

It would be great to get some info on food storage and young children…ideas on things to have on hand that kids will eat!

Thanks!

I live in a small apartment with not much storage, I would love to get more info/ideas on what to do and where the best places are to store the food (Attic, under bed, or outdoor storage?)

Stephanie

Being a new church member the idea of preparedness can be overwhelming;however, I have started and feel good about my progress. I know this site will be extremely helpful with my goals. I would like information on how to can meats – chicken, beef, and pork. Thanks for Linda in Leawood

I think that it is fantastic that you have created this site, finally, someplace to go for communication with people who have similar interests. Thanks.

I have recently had to use my storage with NO money coming into our home. What a blessing! Are we also thinking about our extended family that might need help? What about our pets? What kind of heat and cooking are we preparing for? Thank you for being here to help us.
Wynnelle

THIS is exactly what I've looked for… ideas for using what I've stored to keep it rotated.
thanks

I want a conversation about suggestions for the actual physical pantry. Metal shelves, cabinets, what?

Good luck with the new blog.

Any chance of you ever selling spelt for food storage?

Any chance of you ever selling spelt for food storage?

We're so glad to know about your site!

We're so glad to know about your site!

Great site. I'd like to see a discussion on long term food storage for pets, mainly cats & dogs. Thanks.

I would love to know what to do when your food storage and other prepared items are destroyed in a disaster. What do you do then, and also what precautionary things can you do to ensure that your food storage and emergency things are safe?

Great info and great blog!

I would like information on making a child-size pack (for 11-yr-old) versus adult-size pack.

I would also like to see discussion about when you "stay" versus when you "go".

Thanks!

LOVE the new blog! I would like to see more info on 72 hour kits and water storage. Thanks!

I live in New England and would like too see discussions on Power Failure and Blizzards. What other people did too get through the Ice storm of 2008
Radar

Yeah!! I just love the new site. How cool is this. I'm sure I will learn much and reap many blessings for your work. Thanks for caring.

Alisa B
Kansas City, Mo

Water being necessary to life I would like to see a blog title on the various types of water purifiers with comments on their success from owners/users. I'm currently leaning toward the Katadyn.

I think a post on how to convince friends and loved ones to prepare would be excellent.

Expanded MRE resources.
Thanks
Larry

I love the new site! I would like to learn about salting meat for long term storage.

Cheese from Your Food Storage Milk Powder
Easy Lemon Soft Cheese
Equipment and Ingredients:

-large pot, preferably nonstick
-stainless steel spoon or spatula
-cooking thermometer
-colander
-half gallon of reconstituted milk
-juice of 2 lemons, or ¼ cup
-smooth (non-terry) towel or real cheese
cloth*—not supermarket variety


Heat milk in pot till it is 175 degrees, stirring to prevent scorching. Stir in lemon juice and let sit for 15 minutes, or until well curdled and whey is bright yellow (not milky). Line colander with cloth and put in sink or container to catch whey. Pour milk (curds and whey) into cloth. Let drain for a half hour or till stops dripping. Use as a spread like cream cheese. Yields about 1 pound.

Queso Blanco or Whole Milk Ricotta
Equipment and Ingredients:

-large pot, preferably nonstick
-stainless steel spoon or spatula
-cooking thermometer
-colander
-1 gallon of reconstituted milk
-¼ cup vinegar
-smooth (non-terry) towel or real cheese
cloth*—not supermarket variety


Heat milk in pot till it is 175 degrees, stirring to prevent scorching. Stir in vinegar and let sit until well curdled and whey is bright yellow (not milky). Line colander with cloth and put in sink or container to catch whey. Pour milk (curds and whey) into cloth. For ricotta, let drain for a half hour (this is terrific mixed with an egg and used in lasagna). For queso blanco, tie corners of cloth together and hang 4-5 hours, perhaps on chopsticks set over rim of pot (this cheese does not melt, can be stir fried much like tofu).

I would like to see cold weather survival discussed

First, THANK YOU for this website.
Secondly, I am pretty new to getting prepared, but it has already paid off. Our well messed up, and it took a couple days for it to be fixed. Thankfully, I was still able to take a bath, and wash my hair, and cook, because I had stored water. The water stored also came in handy to prime the well again. Our well supplies water to me and my son, my mom, and my uncle. My mom and my uncle thought what I was doing was rediculous. NOT any more. Now, they realize that because of my efforts, they had water also. It is so important to be prepared. Greensboro NC just got 4-6 inches of rain, downed power lines, and serious flooding. You never know when you are going to need supplies. Keep on adding, even if just a can or two at the time, it will add up.

I would like to see information about building an underground celler for food storage.

Blog is a great addition to your website. I'd like to see stuff on water purification.

Congratulations on the new blog. I am looking forward to reading it and the info in it.
Robin

Wow! This is a really great site! Although I've not tried your powdered milk, nor canned seeds for gardening, the comments left were amazing! I'd really like some information on the best beef jerky out there that can be put away into the preparedness container. A lot of people have canned foods, but I'm a big time meat eater and would appreciate more knowledge on dried meat that has a good shelf life and is tasty as well! Thanks!

Great job educating all of us. I would like to see info on more varieties of heritage seeds.

I'd love to see recipes using stored foods, especially ethnic recipes (Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern). I'd also love to see a discussion on preparedness issues for families who have loved ones with special needs, e.g. ventilator users, people with diabetes, Alzheimers, etc.